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    Uneven front brake pad wear

    It doesnt shake at all. It feels normal.
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    Uneven front brake pad wear

    I took a look at the brake pads on my explorer and the front inner pad has more wear than the outside one. What can be casuing this? Im gonna have to replace them and i wanted to do it myself. I tried looking for a how to but i didnt find one. If any one knows of a thread with pics prefrably id...
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    Code Readers

    I meant 96 sorry. If i get a usb one does anyone know of any that have software for OS X
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    Code Readers

    I have a 65 explorer so will any of the readers work. I think i read that all the plugs were made standard but im not sure if its for all cars or only specific brands
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    Code Readers

    I wanted to purchase one of those code readers you hook up to your car and it tells you whats wrong. Anyone have any good recommendations for one
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    Oil Change

    Well its a 96 eplorer sport. So all i would need to do is cahnge oil, spark plugs, oil filter
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    Oil Change

    I have always taken my ford explorer to get an oil change but now i wana do it myself. The thing is im not sure what type of oil filters and spark plugs to use. My car has a little bit over 200,000 miles on it so im not sure if i should use any type of oil
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    Replacing Stock radio on 96 Sport

    Ok i managed to get it working. I was not powering the car amp. There was a blue wire wich was for the amp and read 12v i plugged this wire into the a yellow 12v wire witch gave power to the stereo. Can i leave this wire there? will it casue any type of short? The yellow wire i believe is for...
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    Replacing Stock radio on 96 Sport

    I connected all the cables but for some reason i have no sound. I plugged in the antena but i cant hear anything. The stereo gets power and im able to cahnge stations but i get no sound. Any ideas why I matched all the colors but have no sound
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    Replacing Stock radio on 96 Sport

    This is the one i bought http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_12444_Metra+70-5600.html?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=froogle Do i have to use both? The green connector is for the speakers and the other is for power correct? On the green connector there is a black...
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    Replacing Stock radio on 96 Sport

    Im not sure which is the amp. I tried looking but im not sure which are the amp wires. I bought the harness which came with 2 cables. One had a green plastic connector case and the other was gray. which would be for the amp?
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    Replacing Stock radio on 96 Sport

    Do i have to buy an antenna or can i use the one from the stock stereo. Why is it that i would need to bypass the amp? I cant seem to find much on this in the audio navigation.
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    Replacing Stock radio on 96 Sport

    I have a radio i bought a while back and want to replace the stock one. Whats the difficulty level in doing this. What do i need to know before i try this. I was told i could get a harness and a new mounting bracket since the new stereo wont fin without the stock face plate. I have some basic...
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    1996 Explorer Sport Radio Cassette to ipod

    The adapter works fine on another car. I will try to play a regular tape if i can find one
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    1996 Explorer Sport Radio Cassette to ipod

    Ok so i tried connecting my iphone to my car stereo through a cassette to 3mm jack. The thing is that at first its fine and i can get my music to play but at a certain point the radio changes the cassette to the other side. SO its playing and all of a sudden it pauses and changes tape sides and...
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    1996 Explorer Sport some thimes wont start

    Another hing is that when it wont start it seems as if the starter isn't getting any juice. You cant hear anything begin to work when you turn the key
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    1996 Explorer Sport some thimes wont start

    So i have a 96 Explorer Sport manual transmission and some times it just doesn't start. In order for it to start you have to push in the clutch all the way in and turn the key. If that doesn't work you kind of have to shift your foot a little to the left of the clutch pedal to try and start it...
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    Power windows not working properly.

    I have a 98 Aerostar and the Passenger window works fine from the switch on the passenger side. It moves up and down properly. But from the Driver Side the window some times works and some times it doesn't. So if im driving alone and want to turn the window up or down i ahve too lean over the...
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    1996 Ford Explorer Sport front sqeeking noise

    I took it be checked one of those Tire Auto Care places and first they said that the power steering had too much oil. It was leeking since i guess i over filled it and when it heats up iot spill out. But i said i doubt thats the reason why. SO after they finished inspecting they said it was...
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    1996 Ford Explorer Sport front sqeeking noise

    Ok i have a 1996 Ford Explorer Sport. Whenever i turn the wheel i hear this squeak coming from the from wheels. I'm not sure what it is. Anyone have any ideas? I just noticed this sqeeking noise, is it normal? I believe its the ball joint or whatever its called. Or could it be the power...
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